Pages related to: WWII

Ghost Army Bronze Medal

March 19, 2024 - This medal is a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the Ghost Army in recognition of their unique and highly distinguished service in conducting deception operations in Europe during World War II. Congress authorized the medal on...

Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program

January 23, 2024 - The 2024 Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program honors the service and sacrifice of American soldiers and civilians during World War II. Public Law 117-162, the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Act, authorizes the U.S. Mint to issue $5 gold coins, $1...

Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin

September 20, 2023 - The U.S. Mint will release the Greatest Generation $5 Gold Coin as part of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program. The Mint will strike $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as part of the program....

Greatest Generation Silver Dollar

September 20, 2023 - The U.S. Mint will release the Greatest Generation Silver Dollar Coin as part of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program. The Mint will strike $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as part of the program....

Greatest Generation Half Dollar Clad Coin

September 20, 2023 - The U.S. Mint will release the Greatest Generation Half Dollar Clad Coin as part of the Greatest Generation Commemorative Coin Program. The Mint will strike $5 gold coins, $1 silver coins, and half dollar clad coins as part of the...

American Innovation® $1 Coin – Louisiana

April 7, 2023 - The American Innovation $1 Coin representing Louisiana recognizes the invention of the Higgins Boat. The Landing Craft, Vehicle and Personnel (LCVP), or Higgins Boat, is credited with helping the Allies win World War II. In 1938, the U.S. Navy and...

Merrill’s Marauders Bronze Medal

December 6, 2022 - This medal is a bronze duplicate of the Congressional Gold Medal presented to the Merrill’s Marauders in recognition of their bravery and outstanding service in the jungles of Burma (Myanmar) during World War II. In 1943, approximately 3,000 infantrymen volunteered...